Nocturnes x Open Museum: inclusive activities

As part of its inclusive programming, Les Nocturnes is joining forces with the Open Museum initiative.
And there’s a new twist this year: two not-for-profit organisations (ASBL) are joining the venture, bringing several Nocturnes evenings to life.   

L’architecture qui dégenre   

L’architecture qui dégenre creates spaces for reflection on power dynamics related to architecture, matrimony, art and urban planning. Known for its feminist guided tours of Brussels, it has teamed up with two museums to offer you a fresh look at their collections.   

Arts et Culture  

For over twenty years, Arts et Culture has promoted the arts and culture in deaf and hearing impaired communities. This non-profit organisations offers guided tours in Belgian French Sign Language (LSFB) and in Flemish Sigh Language (VGT) to help their community to enjoy the richness of culture. Four of these tours will be available during Nocturnes 2025. 

Programme 

  • 13 March: “Hollow and Broken: A State of the World”, La Loge

Have you heard of La Loge? This former Masonic lodge, now a contemporary art space, is hosting the exhibition Hollow & Broken, A State of the World. Dive into this immersive installation accompanied by your LSFB guide. (This visit is conducted exclusively in LSFB) 

During this evening at the Children’s Museum, young and old are invited to share in the wonder of the storytelling (voice) and signing (sign language). This partnership promises an evening full of stories… before going to bed! (This activity is given simultaneously in French and sign language).  

  • 03 April: “An underground journey through the history of Brussels”, Coudenberg Palace

What if all you had to do to go back in time was to descend beneath the Place Royale? The Palais du Coudenberg disappeared almost 300 years ago. But you can still stroll through its corridors and discover the life of the court in the time of Charles V. (This visit is given exclusively in LSFB). 

  • 17 April: “Bookbinders under the cover”, Wittockiana

La Wittockiana is the museum of book arts and bookbinding in Brussels. Come and discover the exceptional works preserved in the precious reserve. Your guide will introduce you to work of talented female bookbinders, which will be highlighted druing this visit. Page after page, uncover gender dynamics in the world of books.  

Caroline Voet, known as Lina Cauchie,  the former owner of the house, was a painter. Her studio remains in the house. Unfortunately, the walls can’t talk, but you can count on a passionate guide to show you this unique place from the art nouveau period. (Booking mandatory) 

  • 24 April: “Behind the scenes in the Dinosaur Gallery”, Institute of Natural Sciences

Passionate about dinosaurs? Walk in and discover Europe’s largest dinosaur gallery! On the programme: with your LSFB guide, admire the gigantic Iguanodons, meet Ben the platosaurus and discover the museum laboratory by handling fossils. (This visit is given exclusively in LSFB) Not recommended for children under 6.  

Questions?

Contact us at julie@brusselsmuseums.be